Like People, Horses Get Fooled by Optical Illusions
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
June 17, 2021
Researchers found horses, unlike dogs, might perceive certain optical illusions similar to the way humans see them.
Researchers found horses, unlike dogs, might perceive certain optical illusions similar to the way humans see them.
The COVID-19 pandemic stalled many 2020 equine events, include the 100-mile Tevis Cup endurance ride. However, riders around the world supported the Tevis trail foundation and created a new tradition by completing the inaugural Virtual Tevis.
One horse has been confirmed with Eastern equine encephalitis.
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The four horses resided on three different premises in three counties. All affected premises are under quarantine until TAHC requirements are met.
Dr. Gina Tranquillo-Shade and Michele Haman of Equi-Librium Therapy LLC talk about whether massage can help or hurt horses with polysaccharide storage myopathy.
Horses with a history of anxiety during fireworks displays showed marked improvement with treatment, their owners reported.
Horse manure is rich not only in energy and soil-building nutrients, but also information about your horse’s health and well-being. In this article, veterinarians offer guidelines to help you better “read” your horse’s poop.
Horses with Cushing’s have a harder time regulating their body temperature and often sport longer coats. Dr. Jeanette Mero has recommendations for keeping those horses comfortable.
Donkeys can thrive off straw and other low-quality forage, unlike most horses and ponies, and now we have a better idea why.
Twenty horses at a boarding facility were exposed to equine herpesvirus.
Swedish researchers observed 22 geldings as they learned to navigate automatic feeding stations equipped with automatic doors, food dispensers, and microchip readers.
Dr. Andrew van Eps suggests addressing obesity now to prevent laminitis, shares new insight into supporting limb laminitis, and offers advice about icing feet in acute cases.
This marks the second documented case of a newborn foal contracting atypical myopathy and the first to link the condition to toxins passed through the mare’s milk.
Massage can promote relaxation, support your horse’s muscles, and improve his performance. Listen to this prerecorded Q&A about deep-tissue massage, myofascial release, acupressure points and more. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
The UC Davis standing equine PET scanner provides imaging at the molecular level to monitor racehorse health and guide training and medical care.
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